Upstream Oil & Gas Counsel — Regulatory & Contracts

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and виз

Culture of Health

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Houston seeks a highly experienced Upstream Oil and Gas Lawyer to join our legal team. This role provides strategic legal counsel across exploration, production, transportation, and sales, with emphasis on real property, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional matters.

The successful candidate will advise senior leadership, negotiate complex oil and gas agreements, and support royalty and regulatory issues across Texas and other states. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in at least one state (Texas preferred).
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas law, property law, and mineral rights.
• Demonstrated experience providing commercial and operational legal support to an upstream oil and gas business unit.
• Experience handling oil and gas regulatory issues, negotiating oil and gas agreements, real property work, sales, and royalty obligations.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and ability to manage risk in a complex, global environment.
• Proven ability to advise senior leadership on sensitive, high-impact matters.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a diverse, global team.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, draft and negotiate a wide range of oil and gas agreements, including: Leases; Joint Operating Agreements; Farmouts; Surface Use Agreements; Division Orders; Purchase and Sale Agreements; and Midstream Contracts
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance related to exploration, production, and transportation in the Upstream oil and gas business organization. This will include interpreting oil and gas regulations, land use agreements, permitting requirements, and real property laws
• Stay current with federal, state, and local legal developments affecting upstream operations, including regulations promulgated by FERC, BLM, EPA & Texas RRC
• Provide legal advice on exploration, production, operation and sales activities
• Advise on federal, state and private royalty obligations and payments, including: interpreting leases and applicable laws and regulations and supporting the resolution of royalty disputes
• Provide legal advice on federal and state advocacy for legislation and rulemaking
• Support resolution of disputes with other owners and vendors
• Promote a culture of integrity and ethical behavior across the organization

Skills

Strong communication

Client focus

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

License to practice law in Texas

Oil & gas law knowledge

Tools

Title opinions

Oil & gas contracts

Job description

ExxonMobil in Houston seeks a highly experienced Upstream Oil and Gas Lawyer to join our legal team. This role provides strategic legal counsel across exploration, production, transportation, and sales, with emphasis on real property, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional matters.

The successful candidate will advise senior leadership, negotiate complex oil and gas agreements, and support royalty and regulatory issues across Texas and other states. Travel may be required.